JustWorld International signs Memorandum of Understanding with FEI

Lausanne, June 11, 2019: The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), world governing body of equestrian sport, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JustWorld International.

JustWorld International, formed in 2002, a non-profit organisation aimed at uniting the global equestrian community to provide basic needs programmes to children around the world focusing on education and nutrition programmes.

Under the terms of the agreement, JustWorld International designates an “Official Charity Partner of the FEI”.

The two organisations will mutually promote their activities and work closely on development and fundraising for the JustWorld International charity programmes.

“The FEI is very happy to join forces with JustWorld International and sign this important MOU”, FEI President Ingmar De Vos said.

“Our organisations have a very strong connection, sharing the same values of promoting equestrian sport and encouraging its development among the youth.

Through our Solidarity Programme ‘Sport for All’ we help children from public schools and from socially disadvantaged environments to have access to riding activities.

The partnership with JustWorld International will allow us together to provide incredible benefits to disadvantaged children around the world.”

“We thrill to collaborate with the FEI and together transform the lives of children through equestrian sport”, JustWorld International Founder and President Jessica Newman said. “This has been a goal for JustWorld.

We believe that working together with the FEI and having their official support will have a remarkable impact and further enhance our charity programmes.”

MOU overview

In 2012 the FEI decided to use Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to better define its relationship with the different stakeholders.

MOUs have already signed with the equine welfare charity World Horse Welfare, riders’ clubs, organisers and officials associations.

Although recognition by the FEI does not entail voting rights at the FEI General Assembly, the MOUs formalise the relationship with the FEI, giving a voice to organisations working with the FEI in the development of equestrian sport. —- FEI